May 2011 Releases

News

May 31, 2011 — Debra Beck, adjunct lecturer at the University of Wyoming Master of Public Administration Program, received the 2011 Master Distance Educator Award. The annual award recognizes deserving educators from each community college and UW.

May 31, 2011 — A reception honoring Robbie Darnall’s 34-year career with the University of Wyoming Alumni Association is set for Monday, June 6, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Alumni House, 14th and Grand. Those planning to attend should RSVP to Holly at hherrin1@uwyo.edu or 766-4166.

May 27, 2011 — A monthly look at the night skies of the northern Rocky Mountains, written by astronomers Ron Canterna, University of Wyoming; Jay Norris, Challis, Idaho Observatory; and Daryl Macomb, Boise State University.

May 27, 2011 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

May 25, 2011 — Six University of Wyoming students are the recipients of Nielson Fellowships that are related to careers in the energy field. Fellowships are offered through the UW School of Energy Resources (SER).

May 24, 2011 — Members of the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources Energy Resources Council will meet from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, May 27 and will meet as the Clean Coal Task Force from 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the UW Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn in Laramie.

May 23, 2011 — Team UW fans, it’s time to put on your walking/running shoes! University of Wyoming employees are encouraged to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Saturday, Aug. 13, in Cheyenne.

May 23, 2011 — Deep within northeast Nevada’s Ruby Mountains, University of Wyoming geology graduate student Karri Sicard uses a compass to measure the structural orientation of different rocks, and then uses a GPS unit to plot locations of her measurements and the geographic distribution of the rock units.

May 23, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees during its May meeting approved changes to the University Vehicle Regulation and authorized the implementation of a UW vehicle policy that will govern the use of university and personal vehicles being used for UW business.

May 23, 2011 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

May 20, 2011 — A passion ignited in the mid-1990s has led to a professor in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources receiving the Technology in Education (TIE) faculty fellow position in the UW Outreach School’s Division of Outreach Credit Programs.

May 17, 2011 — The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources and the Wyoming Geographic Alliance (WGA) will host a five-day workshop on geographic literacy and energy education for statewide teachers.

May 17, 2011 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

May 16, 2011 — Patrick N. “PC” Call has been selected by Sara Axelson, vice president for Student Affairs, as the University of Wyoming’s executive director of Residence Life, Dining Services and the Wyoming Union. His appointment is subject to approval by the UW Board of Trustees.

May 16, 2011 — An 8-month-old baby can’t breathe, and breaks into a sweat as a University of Wyoming student monitors the baby’s symptoms and begins to administer treatment. A doctor looks on to ensure the student provides the care necessary to save the baby’s life.

May 16, 2011 — Recent state and national studies have shown that development of private lands in the West has reached unprecedented levels, leading resource managers to take actions and innovative approaches to better conserve these lands.

May 12, 2011 — The University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences will honor its outstanding alumni and former faculty members during its annual awards banquet Saturday, May 21, at the Hilton Garden Inn and UW Conference Center. The event begins with a reception at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.

May 11, 2011 — Forty University of Wyoming/Casper College (UW/CC) Center education graduates received pins honoring their completion of a semester-long public school residency at a recent reception. The graduates then presented their mentor teachers with fine writing pens as a gesture of gratitude for fostering their growth as educators.

May 10, 2011 — Wyoming high school students participating in three University of Wyoming college preparatory programs are the recipients of Daniels Fund Scholarships, a prestigious award that covers full college costs not met through other types of financial aid.

May 9, 2011 — Three University of Wyoming educational studies faculty members travel to Korea this month to share insights and expertise at the third International Conference on Multicultural Education hosted by the KAME (Korean Association for Multicultural Education).

May 9, 2011 — Sarah Gregory found the conversation to be stimulating, to say the least. Students talked passionately about how love affects the brain, gender construction in Milton's "Paradise Lost," rock formations in Wyoming mountains, human physiology -- and that was just around the breakfast table on a Wednesday morning.

May 9, 2011 — Bob Wolverton, instructional specialist with the UW College of Health Sciences’ Center for Rural Health Research and Education, recently was elected chairman of the Board of Directors for the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC).

May 6, 2011 — Additions to and renovations of the University of Wyoming Fine Arts Building will move forward following Friday’s selection of an architect/engineering firm for the project, the second phase of improvements to UW fine arts facilities

May 6, 2011 — Major facility projects planned at the University of Wyoming from 2011-16 are outlined in the Capital Facilities Plan presented Friday to the UW Board of Trustees. The plan serves as the basis for future capital construction budget requests.

May 6, 2011 — The second Nursing Education Summit, sponsored by the University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing and the Wyoming Center for Nursing and Health Care Partnerships (WCNHCP), will be May 22-24 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Casper.

May 6, 2011 — A technology teaching laboratory that will provide University of Wyoming students an opportunity to receive valuable training for post-graduation careers will be built on the north side of the UW campus.

May 6, 2011 — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees today (Friday) approved the final development and financing structure with American Campus Communities (ACC) for an $18.6 million student housing project east of 22nd Street near War Memorial Stadium.

May 3, 2011 — The University of Wyoming advises students, faculty and staff traveling abroad this summer that the U.S. Department of State issued a World Wide Travel Alert on May 1, 2011 for all Americans traveling and living abroad. The Travel Alert expires on August 1, 2011. The Travel Alert does not ban or curtail travel, but asks Americans to be aware of their surroundings and situations they may encounter, and to be cautious and vigilant of potential risks to their safety.

May 2, 2011 — In recognition of his outstanding freshman-level teaching and enthusiastic response from University of Wyoming students in his classroom, David Anton is the recipient of the Golden Apple Award.

May 2, 2011 — With parking spaces expected to be limited due to construction in the area, the University of Wyoming will offer free shuttle services to and from commencement activities at east campus venues Saturday, May 7.

May 2, 2011 — It was early morning on the University of Wyoming campus when the photo shoot of UW student and master illusionist John Rotellini finished. As Rotellini and the UW photographer entered the elevator, the smell of lighter fluid lingered in the air.

May 2, 2011 — When Kaycee Nelson won back-to-back breakaway roping titles to open the spring season back in March, few folks took notice because the University of Wyoming sophomore was still not in contention for a regional title.

May 2, 2011 — A weekly look at Wyoming business questions from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (WSBDC), part of WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.